RIG CH.1 Flashcards
What is the average number of fatalities due to falls for power delivery workers?
30
How can fall protection be complex?
It is complex due to various types of structures, working conditions, and equipment. Shock loading on anchor points and the human body add to the complexity.
What are the OSHA regulations governing fall protection?
1926 Subpart M, 1910.269, and 1926.954
What type of system should you use when working from a vertical position?
Use a positioning device system
What type of system should you use when working from a horizontal position?
Use a personal fall arrest system
What do fall arrest systems do?
A fall arrest system is a system that arrests an employee in a fall from a working level and minimizes arresting forces.
What are the three main components of a fall arrest system?
Harnesses, lifelines/lanyards, and anchorages
What are some of the rules for a fall arrest system in the event of a free fall?
Cannot free fall more than 6 feet, nor contact any lower level, and harnesses must limit max arresting force to 1800 lbs.
What standard must body harnesses meet?
ANSI Z359.1
What is suspension trauma?
Suspension trauma occurs when an employee has fallen into their body harness and has been suspended for some time.
In a suspension trauma scenario what is one thing you should do?
Keep the legs moving to promote the flow of oxygenated blood throughout the legs.
What is one of the main objectives of a personal fall arrest system?
To reduce the amount of arresting force.
What is a lanyard?
Lanyards are made of synthetic materials and connect between the body harness and anchorage.
What is a lifeline?
Lifelines are made of synthetic or wire rope and can be, in a horizontal or vertical configuration and used with a lanyard. Or part of a retractable unit that replaces the lanyard.
How many employees are allowed per lifeline?
One
